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ÎThe United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
The burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx), and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas.
In Canada, Acura vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured. The onboard ref ueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f . As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve routes
them from the crankcase back to the intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
The Clean Air Act
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
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Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (automatic) or 5th (manual). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
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8.
9.
Emissions T esting
Technical Inf ormation
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AAC .262, 302,349
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Accessories .453
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
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Accessory Power Sockets . 207
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Active Head Restraints . 159
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AcuraLink
. 425
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Additives, Engine Oil . 510
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Advanced Airbags .28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
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Airbag System Components . 24
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Air Conditioning System . 216,217
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Usage .218
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Air Pressure, Tires . 535,536
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Antif reeze .512
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 482
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Operation .482
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 372
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .145, 183
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Audio System .225 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 135
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
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Automatic Speed Control . 382
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Automatic Transmission . 468
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Capacity, Fluid .578
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Checking Fluid Level . 515
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Paddle Shif ters .473
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Shif ting .469
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .468
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Shif t Lock Release . 471
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Auxiliary Input Jack .371
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 559
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Jump Starting .555
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Maintenance .543
............................
Specif ications .579
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Bef ore Driving .443
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Belts,Seat .8,20
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Beverage Holders .206
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Audio . 269,359
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HandsFreeLink. 388, 406
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 482
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Break-in, New Linings . 444
...........................................
Fluid .519
.......................................
Parking .204
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System Indicator . 65,561
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Wear Indicators .481
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Braking System .481
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 444
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .137
....................................
Built-In Key .195
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .528
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Daytime Running Lights . 521
.................................
Fog Lights .526
.................................
Headlights .521
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Specif ications .579
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Turn Signal Lights . 524,528
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Bulbs, Halogen .526
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 136
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Dead Battery .555
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 596
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 139
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Def rosting the Windows . 221
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Dimensions .578
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Dimming the Headlights . 133
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
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Engine Oil .448
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 481
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Disc Changer .241
...
Disc Changer Error Messages . 251
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Disposal of Used Oil .512
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Capacities Chart .578
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo .455
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .364
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CD Changer .241
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CD Player .295
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Certif ication Label .576
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Chains .541
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Changing a Flat Tire .547
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .510
......................................
When to .497
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Charging System Indicator . 65,559
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 460
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51 .....................
Warning Labels .39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 147
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 530
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Client Service Inf ormation . 594
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Climate Control System . 216,217
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On/Off Button .219
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Clock .373
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Clutch Fluid .520
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CO in the Exhaust . 57,588
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 461,463
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Compact Spare Tire .546
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Compass .378
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Console Compartment . 208
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Consumer Inf ormation . 594
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .512
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Checking .449
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Proper Solution .512
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Temperature Gauge . 76
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Water Temp Hot Message . 76Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .587
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 382
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Cup Holders .206
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Customer Service Of f ice . 594
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Halogen Bulbs .526
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HandsFreeLink
(HFL) . 388,406
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 139
Hard Disc Drive (HDD), ........................................
Playing .308
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Headlights .133
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Aiming .521
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Automatic Lighting Off . 135
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Automatic Lighting On . 134
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Daytime Running Lights . 136
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High Beam Indicator . 71
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Reminder Beeps .133
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Replacing Bulbs .521
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Turning on .133
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Head Restraints .156
.............................
Heated Mirrors .163
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Heater, Seat .196
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High-Low Beam Switch . 133
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Hill Start Assist .486
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .385
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Hood, Opening and Closing . 447
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Horn .4,130
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Hydraulic Clutch .520
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 450
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Gasoline .444
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Gauge .75
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 444
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Tank, Ref ueling .445
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Gas Station Procedures . 445
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 76
...............................................
Fuel .75
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 468
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Manual Transmission . 465
......................................
Glove Box .208
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .457
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Features .215
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 445
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .532
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Oil .510
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 139
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 547
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Floor Mats .531
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 515
..........................................
Brake .519
.........................................
Clutch .520
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Manual Transmission . 517
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Windshield Washers . 514
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .368
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Fog Lights .137
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Four-way Flashers .139
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Front Airbags .9 ,26
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Front Seats .155
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Adjusting .155
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Airbags .9, 26
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Heaters .196
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Fuel .444
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Fill Door and Cap .445
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Gauge .75 .....................
Low Fuel Indicator .73
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Octane Requirement . 444
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Oxygenated .445
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Tank, Filling the .445
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Fuel Economy .450
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Fuses, Checking the .563
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CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 548
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Jack, Tire .548
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Jump Starting .555
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Keyless Access Remote . 168,173
Keyless Access Remote System ...............................
Main Switch .189
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Keyless Access System . 167
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Keyless Memory Settings . 92
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Keys .141
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Built-In .195
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Label, Certif ication .576
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Lane Change, Signaling . 133
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,21
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LATCH System .47
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Lights Control Buttons . 211
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 576
Ignition ............................................
Keys .141
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Switch .145
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Timing Control System . 588
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Immobilizer System .143
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators/Messages . 64,88
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 66,482
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .65, 561
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Charging System . 65,559
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Cruise Control .72
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Door Open .12, 71
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Fog Lights .71
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High Beam .71
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Hot Coolant .76
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 65
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Keyless Access System . 74
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Lights On .71
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Low Fuel .73
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Low Oil Pressure . 64,559
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Low Tire Pressure/TPMS . 69
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 560.................................
Seat Belt .20, 64
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Side Airbag Of f .33, 67
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SRS .32, 67
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Starting System . 462,464
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Trunk Open .12, 71
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .70
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VSA Off .68
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VSA System .68
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Individual Map Lights . 213
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 64
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Inf ant Restraint .42
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Inf ant Seats .42
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 535
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Inside Mirror .161
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Inspection, Tire .537
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Installing a Child Seat .46
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Using LATCH .47
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 137
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Interior Lights .211
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Introduction .i
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Neutral Gear Position . 470
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New Vehicle Break-in . 444
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Normal Shif t Speeds .466 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 576
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 444
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Odometer .81
Oil ........................
Change, How to .510
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Change, When to .497
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Checking Engine .448
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Pressure Indicator . 64,559
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .510
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 145
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ON Mode (Power Mode) . 178
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .587
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Operating Range .168
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Outside Mirrors .162
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Outside Temperature .84
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Overheating, Engine .557
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 505
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Oxygenated Fuels .445
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Maintenance .495
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .502, 506
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Minder .498
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .505
..........................................
Saf ety .496
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .64, 560
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Manual Transmission . 465
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 517
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Map Lights .213
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Memory, Driving Position . 164
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Meters, Gauges .63, 75
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Mirrors, Adjusting .161
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 454
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Moonroof .202
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 77
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .521
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Indicator .63
.......................................
Parking .133
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Turn Signal .70, 133
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Load Limits .456
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 145
LOCK VEHICLE OFF ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
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Lockout Prevention .147
Locks Anti-thef t Steering ...........................
Column .145, 183
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Childproof Door .147
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Fuel Fill Door .445
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Glove Box .208
...............................
Power Door .146
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Trunk .148
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 160
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Low Coolant Level .449
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Low Fuel Indicator .73
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,559
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Lower Anchors .47
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 578
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 455
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CONT INUED
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Paddle Shif ters .473
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Panel Brightness Control . 137
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Park Gear Position .469
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Parking .480
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Parking Brake .204
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 65,561
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Parking Lights .133
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 480
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 34
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PGM-FI System .588
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Pollen Filter .532
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Power Mode .178
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ACCESSORY Mode . 179
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ON Mode .179
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START Mode .181
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VEHICLE OFF Mode . 179
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Power Socket Locations . 205
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Power Windows .198
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18........................
Protecting Children .37
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General Guidelines .37
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Protecting Inf ants .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 53
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Protecting Small Children . 43
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .51
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Using LATCH .47
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Protecting Your Discs . 364
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Radiator Overheating . 557
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 226,273
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Radio Thef t Protection . 372
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Radio, XM
. 235, 287
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Readiness Codes . 560,590
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 528
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Rear Seat Armrest .160
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 441
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Rearview Mirror .161
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Rear Window Def ogger . 139
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 155
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 466
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Ref ueling .445
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Reminder Indicators .64 Remote, Keyless Access
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System .168, 173
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Remote Audio Controls . 370
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Remote Transmitter .151
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 532
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Engine Oil and Filter . 510
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Fuses .563
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Light Bulbs .521
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Minder .497
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Timing Belt .520
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Tires .539
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Wiper Blades .532
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 596
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 449
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Reverse Tilt Mirror .162
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Restraint, Child .37
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Reverse Gear Position . 470
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Rotation, Tire .539
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